Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been making headlines, but their recent chat on the “New Heights” podcast truly showed the world how deep their love runs. On August 13, the power couple, sitting close and sharing sweet moments, gave fans a rare look into their two-year relationship. Swift even talked about getting her music masters back and spilled some secrets from her Eras Tour. She also announced a new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”
Swift recalled how Kelce’s podcast shout-out in July 2023 felt like a scene from an 80s movie. Kelce, in turn, couldn’t stop praising Swift’s sharp mind and amazing talent. He called himself “the luckiest man in the world” more than once. The two-hour podcast episode was a huge hit, racking up 10 million views in just 16 hours.
This past summer was quite a ride for them. Just three weeks before their podcast appearance, fans went wild when Kelce finally shared photos of Swift on his Instagram. The Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end posted a series of candid pictures. They showed him and Swift in matching black outfits at a fancy restaurant. Another photo caught them posing with their friend Erin Andrews in the snow. They were also seen sipping wine on a mountain and ice skating together. Kelce captioned the post, “Had some adventures this preseason, kept it 100.” Beyond social media, the couple was spotted holding hands at romantic dinners in New York City. They even attended an NHL final in Florida and a wedding in Knoxville, Tennessee.
This summer marked the longest time Swift and Kelce, both 35, have spent together without a break. For the past two years, Swift was busy with her 149-date Eras Tour, which just wrapped up in December. Kelce, meanwhile, played in two Super Bowls and worked on many TV and film projects. These included the Prime Video game show “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” and “Happy Gilmore 2.”
Sources close to the couple say this much-needed downtime proved they have what it takes for a lasting relationship. They’re clearly more comfortable showing affection in public than ever before. One source shared, “Taylor and Travis have found a real rhythm as a couple, and the more time they spend together, the more they discover how aligned they are.” Kelce himself told GQ in his September cover story, “Whenever I’m around her, I feel like we’re just normal people. When there’s not a camera on us, we’re just two people in love.” Another source added, “In this time off, they really noticed all the little details they have in common. They feel like they’ve found their person.”
Finding Their Rhythm
The couple largely stepped away from the public eye after Kelce’s Super Bowl loss in early February. By March, reports indicated they had made a “very deliberate” choice to stay out of the spotlight. They found peace in Swift’s $50 million Manhattan penthouse and later at Kelce’s $20 million rented house in Boca Raton, Florida. That’s where the tight end trained for his upcoming season with the Chiefs. The second source noted, “The break came at the perfect time. Taylor needed to spend more time with Travis to really get to know each other.”
Even Swift and Kelce were surprised by how well they fit together. “They discovered many commonalities they didn’t expect and that made their relationship stronger,” said the second source. This source also mentioned that the 14-time Grammy winner and future Hall of Famer “have found their match in terms of ambition, work ethic, and values.” Kelce told GQ, “We’re two people who like to have fun and who value everyone as they are. We share all those values.”
Their daily lives are surprisingly in sync. “Athletes have a different mindset; they are more disciplined, and it’s very similar to Taylor’s mindset,” the second source explained. Kelce himself said in GQ, “She never tells anyone she’s an athlete, but I’ve seen what she endures. I’ve seen the effort she puts into her body and it’s impressive.” The source added, “There are many parallels and they really have connected on that level with eating and exercise.”
Despite their enormous fame, Swift and Kelce are known for being down-to-earth and kind to their fans. “They are very empathetic people. Meeting someone like that is a dream come true for both of them,” said the second source. Kelce even compared Swift to his mother, Donna, in his GQ interview, praising her kindness and her knack for “saying hello to everyone in the room” and “showing love and support no matter the situation.”
Swift has truly found her match in love. “She leaves love notes for Travis and buys him sentimental gifts, and he does the same,” shared the second source. This source also pointed out that the “Karma” singer “had never experienced that in a relationship before Travis.” With Kelce, everything feels lighter and more fun than her past romances. “Travis has the best personality,” the first source revealed. “Taylor thinks he’s hilarious and never gets bored with him.”
When they’re not on glamorous dates across the country—like dining at Harry’s in West Palm Beach in May, visiting the private San Vicente West Village club in Manhattan in June, or stopping by JoJo’s Bar near Kelce’s Ohio hometown in July—they also enjoy normal couple activities, such as watching movies and cooking together. The second source confirmed, “Taylor has been enjoying quiet, normal days with Travis.”
Back to Business, Stronger Together
Soon, Kelce will be back on the football field for his 13th NFL season. This could be his last. “I have a lot of motivation to be with my guys this year,” Kelce shared with GQ. An insider mentioned in June that “this may be his last season, so he’s giving it his all.” Swift, according to the first source, is “incredibly understanding.” She has even become “obsessed” with football. Kelce told GQ, “Now she’s the most devoted fan. She already knows what injury reports are like.” He added that Swift even copied his signature first-down gesture on stage. On “New Heights,” Swift admitted, “I became that person who ran through the halls of my house yelling, ‘We drafted Xavier Worthy!’ My friends were like, ‘What? Who kidnapped you?'” referencing the Chiefs’ first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The source added that the singer “loves” going to games. She spends time with Kelce’s family and the other players’ partners. She has grown especially close to Brittany Mahomes, wife of QB and Kelce’s best friend Patrick Mahomes. Chariah Gordon, who is engaged to former Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., revealed that Swift even knitted a blanket for her daughter.
Football season will also align with the release of Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” She recorded it during the European leg of her tour with producers Max Martin and Shellback. Swift said on “New Heights,” “We knew we had to come up with the best ideas of our lives, and I also know the pressure I put on this record, so to speak, but I don’t care because I love it so much.” Of course, Kelce is already a fan. He promises listeners that every track on the new album is “a hit” and will make everyone dance. The first source said about the singer, “She is constantly creating. It’s in her nature.”
Ready for the Next Chapter
If there were any doubts about their long-term potential as a couple, this summer, along with Kelce’s Instagram posts and their podcast appearance, cleared them all. “This time together reaffirmed to Taylor that she wants to be with Travis forever,” the second source stated. The first source added that Swift and Kelce are “on the same page” about taking serious steps in their relationship. “They want to get married and have children in the future,” the source shared. “Both are truly ready for that stage.”